Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. Not only is it a joy to read but it also has qr codes that can be scanned by a mobile device to access videos with practical examples of the material in the book. Dove is a book for those who dream of sailing around the world. Librivox founded in 2005 is a community of volunteers from all over the world who record public domain texts. Best adventure books with or about sailing 61 books. All librivox recordings are in the public domain in the usa and available as free downloads on. Aug 01, 2004 sailing alone around the world by joshua slocum. After 5 years and 33,000 miles he returns with a wife and daughter. Sailing alone around the world by joshua slocum free ebook. In 1900 he wrote a book about his journey sailing alone around the world, which. Librivox audiobooks are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, ipods or other mobile device, or to burn onto a cd. I know that time spent sailing, especially deep ocean sailing, far from the shackles land life, where time unfolds slowly and you live in.
It is a wonderful adventure story from the age of sail and a book of which arthur ransome declared, boys who do not like this book ought to be. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Sailing alone around the world get 2 audiobooks free. His sailing books are mustreads for those who dream of straying from the beaten path and sailing in highlatitudes. Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of. It is also the official textbook for the asa basic keelboat standard asa 101. Ten admirals and the voyage of character audiobook by usn ret. On april 24, 1895, he set sail from boston, massachusetts.
Free nautical ebooks from the library of congress if anyone cares these files are not from the library of congress. Ive read the asa course books and numerous books on sail trim and racing techniques over the years, but this book fills in the gaps and is essential reading for all sailors. A little over three years and fortysix thousand miles later, the. Sailing books on audible the sailing podcast a free. If you dont mind reading off a screen, instead of turning pages, this.
An international bestseller, the book became a great influence and inspiration to travelers from each corner of the globe. I have read many books on sailing and mooring and mob techniques this one offers clear practical advice with videos to ensure you have understood and reinforce understanding. Going for contemporary authors here, what fiction books have you read that feature sailing, sailors, rascals, pirates, and sunken treasure. You can read 88 books that arthur ransome enjoyedowned, for free by using the links below. To go off watch, curl up in a warm sleeping bag and read about your favourite sailing adventure is pure bliss. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app.
Over a thousand pages long and as difficult as it is. Click here to get your free download and trial at audible audible have over 100,00 audio books and there are quite a few sailing and adventure stories there that you can download and listen to at your leisure. Rather its a private site, and the source of the files is claimed to be project gutenberg. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Written by americas foremost instructional authority, the new edition of sailing fundamentals combines the training programs of the american sailing association and. The seven stories protagonists range from a colombian teenage assassin to an elderly painter. Challenged by an expert who said it couldnt be done, joshua slocum, a fearless new england sea captain, set out in april 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world.
Joshua slocum 18441909 a sailing memoir written by seaman and adventurer joshua slocum, who was the first person to sail around the world alone, documents his epic solo circumnavigation. All librivox recordings are in the public domain in the usa and available as free downloads on the internet. Sailing alone around the world full audiobook joshua slocum february 20, 1844 on or shortly after november 14, 1909 was the first man to sail single. Royaltyfree music, ascapfree music, production music, stock. If you feel like we left a good one off the list then share your favorites in the comments the criteria is that the book is about a particular voyage or sailing adventure. I have read many books on sailing and mooring and mob techniques this one offers clear practical advice with videos. Yuval noah harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical and sometimes devastating breakthroughs of the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. Things seem to get better, but if you prefer to stay home still, follow us to southern europe with 10 gems from our catalog. Infinite jest david foster wallace you read this book, it will change your life. Joshua slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. The background sounds of the wind in the rigging, the water lapping at the bow and the odd crackle of noise on the vhf are perfect accompaniment to. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Free nautical e books from the library of congress the ereader app gives what may be an easier reading interface, very similar to the ibooks interface, but the file type pdb is proprietary and cant be opened by anything else. Jan 21, 2015 sailing alone around the world full audiobook joshua slocum february 20, 1844 on or shortly after november 14, 1909 was the first man to sail singlehandedly. Before we left, i scoured the internet looking for great books about cruising and found them to be very helpful in preparing me for this journey. The old curiosity shop by charles dickens full audiobook p3of3. There are some really cool books that i thought might interest our community.
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